A PLANNING battle over a meadow in Westcott that has rumbled on for more than two years is still not over after campaigners decided to appeal against a ruling to allow new homes.

The April decision by a government planning inspector to allow the 14 homes to be built at Springfield Meadow appeared to signal that Westcott Meadow Action Group, set up to oppose the plans in February 2010, had lost its battle.

But now the group is seeking a court review of the ruling.

Their objections to the Taylor Wimpey development included concerns over the impact of increased traffic in Westcott Street and Balchins Lane, and to a site which houses bats and reptiles and lies within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There was also concern over the effect of the development on Grade II-listed Lower Springfield Farmhouse and its outbuildings.